Pweto
Place in Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pweto is a town in the Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the administrative center of Pweto Territory. The town was the scene of a decisive battle in December 2000 during the Second Congo War which resulted in both sides making more active efforts to achieve peace. Pweto and the surrounding region were devastated during the war. As of 2011[update] little had been done to restore infrastructure or rebuild the economy. The town is served by Pweto Airport.
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Pweto | |
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Coordinates: 8.46667°S 28.9°E / -8.46667; 28.9 | |
Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province | Haut-Katanga Province |
Territory | Pweto Territory |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 24,767 |
Climate | Aw |
National language | Swahili |
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